You'll note that Los Angeles county is not part of Stone's plan. According to the Associated Press, a vote is scheduled for Tuesday. The radical idea would obviously have to be approved on a much grander level, if it passes in Riverside.

The reason behind South California?

According to the AP: Stone says California is too big to govern, which has led the state to raid local government coffers because of runaway spending. It would have a part-time Legislature and no term limits.